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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 626.10 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 626.10 and 321.64 is: 443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 626.10 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/626.10 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 626.10 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 201,378.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,378.80/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.60

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